2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT pass rate and common faults

630 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 630 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    18 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    14 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
    17 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    14 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  9. Washers: not working0.8%
  10. Driver's view: of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres10.0%
  2. Lights & electrics4.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  4. Brakes2.2%
  5. Suspension1.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.8%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 5)84.5%647 tests
2024 pass rate (age 6)82.2%630 tests
Change in one year−2.3 pointsaverage car: −1.7 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco is ageing about the same as an average car.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco cars passed their MOT first time, across 630 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco getting worse with age?

In 2023, 84.5% passed first time. In 2024, 82.2% passed (−2.3 points). An average car that age changed by −1.7 points, so the 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco is ageing about the same as average.